Warhol

Warhol was a critical observer of American society, exposing his compatriots’ consumerism in his paintings (Campbell& andBrilloseries), as well as their fascination for sensational journalism. In 1963 Warhol founded hisFactoryin New York, literally a manufactory of ideas and work, which influenced film in the 1960s, published the influential magazineInterviewin the late 1970s, and also produced Warhol’s own artwork: Warhol conceived the idea, and aworkerin his factory carried it out.

The work remained (consciously) unsigned-a fact which nevertheless did nothing to diminish Warhol’s reputation. He once complained that rich New Yorkers would willingly hang hisElectric Chainin their living rooms-as long as its colours co-ordinated with the wallpaper and draperies.

• a detailed chronological summary of the artist’s life and work, covering the cultural and historical importance of the artist
• approximately 100 color illustrations with explanatory captions
• a concise biography